Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen signs statement on election integrity at RNC In a joint statement, Secretary of State Wes Allen outlined “fundamental steps to restoring confidence in our elections.” Chance Phillips2 days ago
Prisons Ingram State, Four Star Freightliner announce inmate apprenticeship program Students in the program will be trained to repair and maintain diesel engines, and can obtain full-time employment through a work-release program. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
President Biden visits Troy Lockheed Martin facility Biden’s visit came as he is urging Congress to approve $20 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2022
National Shelby: Defense budget “a cut…at a time of unprecedented security risks” A continued review of the budget will resume on May 10. John H. GlennMay 4, 2022
State Alabama Trucking Association honors Wiregrass businessman Kevin Savoy ATA Chairman of the Board Will Bruser called Savoy one of ATA’s “most valuable players.” StaffMay 4, 2022
Courts Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2022
Congress Jan. 6 Committee seeks meeting with Mo Brooks over deadly Capitol attack The Jan. 6 Committee asked for a meeting to discuss Brooks's statements that Trump asked for his help to overturn the election results. Eddie BurkhalterMay 3, 2022
Health Governor announces two additional mental health crisis centers Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System of Care. StaffMay 3, 2022
State May 2022 proclaimed Older Americans Month Many of the 335 Senior Centers across Alabama will hold events in May to celebrate Older Americans Month. StaffMay 3, 2022
Prisons Alabama to pay $623 million for new prison in Elmore County. APR received a redacted version of the contract of Friday, which details the agreement with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction. Eddie BurkhalterMay 2, 2022
President Biden to visit Lockheed Martin in Troy on Tuesday The White House said the trip is to see the production of anti-tank Javelin missiles being sent to aid Ukraine. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2022